Medical management of patient with status asthmaticus that supports oxygenation and ventilation include (Select all that apply.)
a. oxygen therapy.
b. bronchodilators.
c. corticosteroids.
d. antibiotics.
e. intubation and mechanical ventilation.
A, B, C, E
Medical management of a patient with status asthmaticus is directed toward supporting oxygenation and ventilation. Bronchodilators, corticosteroids, oxygen therapy, and intubation and mechanical ventilation are the mainstays of therapy.
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A published literature review article would be considered a good secondary source for a person doing a literature review on the same topic
A) True B) False
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